Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 13,891, Henry Dudley, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Dudley, Henry
R 13891
Va. half pay.
CONTENTS

1910 aug. 5 Hist to Mrs. Bolanda P. M. Ginn. V. L. M. 1931- June 11- Hist to Lynn S. Tyler
Nº 13891
ACT OF FEBRUARY 14, 1871.
WAR OF 1812.
3098
REJECTED
Henry Dudley Capt
Va Line Revolution
Discharged _____, 18
3098
N. J. Pay — Act 32
Received _____ 187
Attorney

Henry Dudley Letter of auth

I Alexander Dudley administrator of Henry Dudley do hereby authorise Enactus J. Montague to attend to the prosecution for me of the claim for any arrears of half pay, or for com- mutation pay and interest due to the said — Henry Dudley on account of his services as a captain, Lieut. in the Virginia State line in the war of the revolution, given under my hand and seal this 23 rd Jan y 1867.
Alex r Dudley adm r of Henry Dudley

In the name of God, Amen: I Harry Dudley of the County of King and Queen being of perfect mind and memory do make and constitute this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following. First I give and bequeath unto my Nephew Henry Fleet Dudley son of William and Ann Dudley one negro fellow named Harry, one boy named Joe also give unto the said Harry Fleet Dudley, one thousand acres of my Cow Suckey Land the subject to be sold by his father whenever he the said William Dudley shall think it is the advantage of the said Henry Fleet Dudley to make sale of the said Land and the money arising from the said sale shall be given to the said niece Harry Fleet Dudley. Secondly I give to my daughter Ann Pinchback Dudley daughter of William and Ann Dudley, one negro girl named Suckey I also give and bequeath unto the said Ann Pinchback Dudley one thousand of my Cow Suckey Lands to be disposed of in the same manner as the said devised to Harry Fleet Dudley. Thirdly I give and devise unto my brother William Dudley two thousand acres of my Cow Suckey land one negro wench named Betty and all and every part and parcel of the Residue of my estate. I appoint my brother William Dudley sole executor of my estate. This Will and Testament made the 16 th day of February Seventeen hundred and eighty eight I acknowledge to be my act. Harry Dudley (seal) and deed in presence of
John Curtis
Thos Booth
Mary Ann Booth
At a Court held for King and Queen County at the Courthouse on Monday the 8 th day of June 1789
This last Will and Testament of Harry Dudley deceased was offered for proof by William Dudley the executor herein named and was proved by the oaths of Thomas Booth a witness thereto. Test Robert Soellard Clerk

A Court held for King and Queen County at the Courthouse on Monday the 13 th of September 1820 This last Will and Testament was further proved by the oaths of John Curles a witness thereto and also by the oath of William Dudley the Executor therein named and is ordered to be recorded Facts
A Copy True
Robert Pollard Atty William Todd D.C.C.
At a Court held for King and Queen County at the Courthouse on Monday the 13 th of September 1830 The Record of the Will of Harry Dudley deceased being destroyed by the burning of the Clerk's Office. On the motion of Thomas B. Babb by Thomas J. Banks his attorney who produced a copy of the said Will: It is ordered that the same be recorded
True
Robert Pollard Jr.
In testimony of the foregoing being a true Copy of the Will of the said Harry Dudley deceased. I do hereby certify that the same is of my office this 30 th of Augt 1847
Robert Pollard Jr.
At King and Queen County Court August 13. 1849 On the motion of Alexander Dudley a certificate is granted him for obtaining Letters of administration on the estate of Harry Dudley deceased with his Will annexed, administered by William Dudley deceased and Robert B. Waller, he having taken the oath of an administrator with the Will annexed and with Samuel H. Hester his security entered into and acknowledged bond in the penalty of Five hundred dollars conditioned as the Law directs
A Copy True
Robert Pollard Jr.

In Testimony of the foregoing being a true Copy from the records of my office I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of my office this 30 th day of Augt 1849 Robert Follora Lee
In King and Queen County Court September 10. 1849 It appearing to the court, that it is probable that funds, to a greater amount than was thought would come to the hands of the administrator when the administration on Harry Dudleys estate was granted to Alexander Dudley, will come to the hands of the said Alexander Dudley as administrator as aforesaid; the said Alexander Dudley in the Court and with Samuel H Henry and Robert F Stubbs his securities entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of Five thousand dollars conditioned as the Law directs, as the administrator of the said Harry Dudley deceased with his will annexed
In Testimony of the foregoing being a true Copy from the records of my office I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of my office this 10 th day of September 1849 Robert Follora Lee

Washington Jan'y 19. 1850.
Sir
I desire to know the time of service of Capt Henry Dudley of 2 d Regt. Va State line during the Revolutionary War. Being one of the heirs and with the approbation and authority of the rest, I respectfully request this information, believing we are entitled to the commutation pay with interest under the act of Congress. July 1832.
Very Respectfully Your Obedt Servant
L. P. Browne
Hon J L Edwards Comm te Pensions

We, the undersigned heirs of William Dudley of Dudleys Ferry, in the County of King and Queen, and State of Virginia do hereby transfer, and assign to Lucian C Browne, one full half of all the property and Money, whenever the same may be found and to which, we as heirs of our ancestor, William Dudley, or any member of the family of Dudleys; may be entitled; upon the express condition, that the said Lucian, shall at his own expense, prosecute and recover, the property, and Money, to which we as heirs of our Dudley Ancestors, may be entitled; the said Lucian does hereby bind himself, to transfer, and pay over, to each of us, our relative proportions of all the property and Money, which he may receive, in virtue of this agreement, after first deducting the one half, hereby transferred to him
In testimony whereof we have hereunto Subscribed our names, this 20 th day of December 1849
Mary Dudley
Miles George
Mary F. George
Thos. B. Booth in his own right and Administrating his Mother Ann Tufts and also as Adm r of George S. Booth

June 11, 1931
Mr. Lyon G. Tyler Holdcroft Virginia
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section AWF:MLB
Dear Sir:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 13891, that Henry or Harry Dudley served as captain in the Second Virginia Regiment during the War of the Revolution, no dates of service given.
His will was dated February 16, 1788, and at that time he was living in King and Queen County, Virginia.
On June 8, 1789, the said Henry Dudley was referred to as deceased; no definite date of death given.
He died without issue and it is stated that his brother, William, was his heir.
The claim for pension under the Act of July 5, 1832, was allowed. Found in an old book of Va. H. & S. Pay claims allowed 1833
In his will he referred to his brother William; to his nephew, Henry Fleet Dudley, son of William and Ann Dudley; to his niece, Ann Pinchback Dudley, daughter of William and Ann Dudley.
On December 20, 1849, the following stated that they were heirs of William Dudley, of Dudley's Ferry, King and Queen County, Virginia: - Mary Dudley, Miles George, Mary F. George and Thomas B. Booth "in his own right and administrator of his mother, Ann Tufts, also as administrator of George H. Booth."
Lucian C. Browne, on January 19, 1850, stated that he was one of the heirs of Henry Dudley, captain of the Second Regiment, Virginia State Line, War of the Revolution.

Alexander Dudley, on September 10, 1849, was referred to as administrator of the estate of Harry (Henry) Dudley, captain of the Virginia State Line, War of the Revolution.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

Washington City Sept. 14 th 18219
Sir
I herewith enclose you a Copy of the Will of the late Harry Dudley deceased, late a Captain in the Virginia State line in the war of the Revolution together with a Certificate of my qualification as the administrator of his estate, And ask, That his Claim for half pay or Commutation of half pay with interest thereon may be adjusted at your earliest convenience
Very Respectfully yours A. S. T.
Alexander Dudley admin or de bonis non with the Will annexed of Harry Dudley deceased

Received of J. L. Edwards Esq. Com d of Pension the following described paper filed in the case of Capt Henry Dudley Viz a copy of a letter dated Yorktown January 28 th 1783. written to Benjamin Harrison Esq, at Richmond and signed by Chas Dabney, with a certificate of its being a true copy of a paper on file in the Executive Department at Richmond. Also my letter accompanying the above described paper, dated Washington March 4. 1850.
L. C. Brown
Washington May 11. 1850

Received of S. L. Edwards, Esq., Comr. of Pensions, the following described paper, which was filed in his office by me, in support of a claim for Commutation, pay, with interest, for the services of Capt Henry Dudley, 2 d Va State Regt, during the Revolutionary War. Viz
A copy of a Report made to the House of Delegates of Va n  in 1792 by a Committee to whom had been referred the petition of Mrs Dudley, praying Commutation pay might be allowed the heirs of Capt Henry Dudley.
L. C. Brown
Washington
May 22, 1850

Pension Office, May 20 th 1850.
Sir:
In reference to the case of Henry Dudley, I have to inform you that the paper enquired for by you, has been found in our files, and shall be handed you at any time which will suit your convenience to call at the office, and give a receipt for the same
Very Respectfully, Your Ob dt Serv t . J L Edwans
L. C. Bronson, Esq Washington City.

Henry Dudley
May 20. 1850

Pension Office May 20. 1880
Sir
In reference to the case of Henry Dudley I have to inform you that the paper enquired for by you has been found at in our file, and shall be handed you at any time at the office which will suit your convenience to call, and give a receipt for the same I am
J. C. Browne Esq. Washington City

Washington Nov 18. '50
Sir
I learn that a Mr Alexander Dudley has filed papers in the case of Capt Henry Dudley & Va State Regt, and claims to be the Administrator, having as he says obtained authority from some of the heirs. I will state, that the said Alex Dudley is not one of the heirs, and has not, the full authority to administer. Being one of the heirs myself, and having authority from the principal heirs in the case, I hereby protest against his interference, and caution you not to pay over to him any monies that may be found due the heirs of the said Capt Henry Dudley.
Very Respectfully Your obt. Servant L. C. Browne
J. T. Edwards Esq Comt. Pensions

Read 1/5 88 Capt. Henry Dudley
[Faint, illegible signature]
Spied in person By
[Signature]

Washington Feb 28. 1850.
Sir
On the 19 th inst. I filed in the Pension office, as the representative of the heirs, a claim for commutation, with interest, in lieu of half pay received by heirs of Capt Henry Dudley of the 2 nd Virginia State Regt. for his services during the Revol. War. You will confer a great favor if you would call on the commissioner of Pensions, and ask his early attention in the matter.
With Great Respect I have the honor to be, Your obt Servant L. C. Brown
Hon. W. B. H Cobb
House of Reps
House of Rep
Washington Feb 28 th 50
dear sir
I will take it as a personal favor to me if you will consider the above claim at your earliest convenience.
Yours Truly
Col J L Edwards
Car of pension
W. B. H Cobb

Washington Mar. 18. '50
Sir
I learn that a Mr Alex Dudley has filed papers in the case of Capt Henry Dudley of the 2 d Virginia State Regt., and claims to be the Administrator in the case. I will state that the said Dudley is not one of the heirs of the Capt Henry Dudley, and is not fully authorized as Administrator to prosecute the claim. Being one of the heirs myself, I hereby protest against his interference in the matter, and caution you against his reception of any monies that may be found due to said Henry Dudley. I herewith enclose a copy of an agreement from the heirs to me. Please inform me whether the said Dudley has filed any authority for the prosecution of the case.
Very Respectfully Your Obedt Servt
J S Edwards, Esq Comm. Pensions
L C Browne
P.S. The William Dudley mentioned in the agreement was the brother of Capt Henry Dudley, and his sole heir, the said H Dudley dying without issue. B-

Washington May 17, 1850
Sir;
On or about the 20 th Feby last, I filed in your Office in support of a claim for "Commutation pay" for the services of Henry Dudley a Capt. in 3 d Regt. Va. State line, a copy of a Report by a committee of the House of Delegates of Va. in 1772, upon a petition from W m Dudley, brother of the aforesaid Capt. Dudley. I called at your Office a few days since and desired to withdraw said paper, and upon your sending to one of the clerks, he sent up some papers, also filed by me, and stated, as you informed me, that "those were all the papers filed by me." I withdrew one of the number sent up, for which I gave you a receipt, and upon returning home, I found the paper now desired, was filed in your Office at the time above stated. You will please cause another search among the papers filed in the case, /as it might have been overlooked/ and if found, enclose it to me,
Respectfully Yr. O bt Servt L. C. Browne
J. L. Edwards, Esq., Com. Pensions,

Washington Feby 20. 1850.
Sir
As the legal representative of Henry Dudley, who was a Capt. in the 2 a Virginia State Regiment, in the Revolutionary War I claim his commutation, with interest, in lieu of the half, which has been allowed. The report of the Committee, in the House of Delegates, in Virginia. Shews, that he was intitled to commutation, and the laws of Virginia and the act of Congress, of the 22 March, 1783, confirm it. and your decision in favor of similar claims, justifies me in the expectation of a favorable decision
Very Respectfully Your O bt Servant
L. C. Brown
Hon J S Edwards Com. Pensions

Alex. Dudley Jan. 5 '87
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Pension Office January 5. 1850
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Sir,
I have examined your claim to commutation, in lieu of half-pay, on account of the service of the late Captain Henry Dudley, who belonged to the 2 d Virginia State regiment. There is no direct proof that he served until the 22 d of April 1783. Without such evidence I cannot admit the claim to commutation.
I am
Commutation & half-pay Book acts 32 & 35
W m Alexander Dudley, adm r of Henry Dudley, dec d . of King & Queen County Virginia Present

Henry Dudley deed.
Act July 1832
let to A. Dudley Jan 5 1832 " to B. May 20 "
allow
Keepership Jan 1832

Ad.
3-871.
RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by A. M. S. 1/8/10
Claim No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier Henry Dudley Harry } Service Va.
Additional Service Rev.
No. _____ claim, State records _____, 190_____
No claim, combination records _____, 190_____
REMARKS:
No Inv. " Wid. Ref 13891 (Va.) No other Ref.

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74 South 3 rd St.,
Columbus, Ohio,
July 28 th , 1910.
To the Commissioner of the Pension Office,
Dear Sir;
Will you kindly send me a copy of such records as you may have referring to
Captain Henry (Harry) Dudley and
Lieut. Robert Dudley —
both of the Revolutionary War, and officers of Virginia regiments.

With thanks for the information,
Sincerely,
(Mrs.) Behinda S. W. Gill.
JUL 20 1919

HOLDCROFT P. O., CHARLES CITY CO., VA.
May 3, 1931
Dear Sir,
Will you kindly let me know what Statement you have of the services of (1) Henry Dudley , Captain Virginia State Regiment from 15 Oct. 1777 to 1st Jany 1780
(2) John Dudley 1st Lt & Captain of the 2d Virginia State Regiment
(3) Robert Dudley, 1st Lt of the 5th Va. Conti- nental Regiment
And greatly oblige
Yrs truly
Lyon G. Tyler
Pension Department Washington D.C.

August 5, 1910.
Mrs. Belinda S. M. Gill, # 74 South 3rd Street, Columbus, Ohio.
Madam:
In reply to your letter dated the 28" and received the 29" ultimo, you are advised that from the papers in the claim, R. File No. 13,891, it appears that Henry or Harry Dudley served as Captain in the 2nd Virginia State regiment during the Revolution. He lived in King and Queen County, Virginia in 1788 and died without issue, date is not stated.
He was allowed half pay under the Act of July 5, 1832.
The Revolutionary War pension records fail to afford any information in regard to Lieutenant Robert Dudley described by you.
Very respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.
Handwritten notes:  will dated Feb. 16-1788 probated June 8-1789 Sept 13-1790 in King & Queen Co Va  B W William - nephew Henry the Dudley, son of William & Ann Dudley  niece Ann Pridback Dudley dau of Wm & Ann Dudley  In 1849 one Alexander Dudley Adm of King & Queen Co Va